Backing fabrics... which is better? Cut or torn?

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03-17-2011, 03:31 PM

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Pat P

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cut for me---- tearing distorts the edges stretching them at least with my attempts.

03-18-2011, 01:32 AM

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Aurora

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I grew up with torn fabric, so I don't mind it. If it was cut very crooked, I will tear it at home to straighten it. The secret is a quick steady tear, a hesitation and slow tear will distort the fabric. It just takes a little practice.

03-18-2011, 01:40 AM

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Mary L Booth

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torn

03-18-2011, 02:30 AM

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scrapykate

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vote for torn for the big backing pieces. I tear my selvages off at home to. For yardage, I perfer cut.

03-18-2011, 02:45 AM

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olebat

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Rip it.

03-18-2011, 02:45 AM

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Yooper32

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Sorry, everyone, but one shop I go to occasionally tears everything except fat quarters and I HATE it. So, I don't want anyhting torn.

03-18-2011, 02:56 AM

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Sallyflymi

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I always tear my fabric. Tearing for me.

03-18-2011, 03:06 AM

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Calzo

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I prefer torn - backings and yardage.

03-18-2011, 04:07 AM

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Homemother

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Question: how does tearing straighten the fabric? I'm obviously new to all this. I didn't even know backing material was different.

03-18-2011, 04:09 AM

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Blinky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenni M

I vote for torn. By the way, do you carry moda 200 count 120" unbleached muslin?

I never knew about tearing! I have learned so much on this Board since I have joined.

Jenny M...do you use the Moda muslin for backing? Have you ever used it for background fabric for appliqué blocks? I just bought some Kaufman Kona cotton for my appliqué background to try.